Prejudgment interest, also known as prejudgment finance charges, represents the interest that accrues from a specific point in time before a formal judgment is made. Some synonyms for this term include pretrial interest, preverdict interest, and pre-award interest. Another synonym is "front-end interest," which refers to the interest that is charged before the case is finalized. Some other related terms include "interim interest," which is the interest charged during the litigation process, and "post-judgment interest," which is the interest paid after the formal ruling has been made. These terms are commonly used in legal and financial contexts, particularly when dealing with disputes and litigation.